Date: August 2025

How to Identify Authentic Vintage Jewelry: A Beginner’s Guide

Vintage jewelry has a way of capturing the soul — rich with detail, charm, and the quiet beauty of another era. But when you’re just beginning to explore heirloom pieces, it 

can be hard to tell what’s truly vintage.

This guide will walk you through what vintage jewelry is, how to recognize it, and how to choose pieces with lasting value and meaning.

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Photography: Erin Tufts Cartier

This fall, Art at Argo’s welcomes the captivating work of Abby Elise, also known as Oiseau. Her exhibit, on view September 1 – December 31, highlights expressive florals and landscapes that balance impressionistic energy with classical detail.

We invite you to join us for the opening reception on Saturday, September 6, from 1–3 pm to meet Abby, experience her artistry firsthand, and celebrate the arrival of this beautiful new exhibit.

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Vintage platinum peridot, aquamarine & diamond bypass ring.

The height of summer. Warm sunshine. Long lazy days. Savoring the last of summer vacation. August! It’s fitting that its birthstone is Peridot with its warm, almost glowing, green color and lively sparkle. It is fascinating to explore Peridot’s celestially-related origins and history and how it’s used in jewelry today.

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